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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,167.60, 519,251.40 and 227,972.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,167.60, 519,251.40 and 227,972.40 is: 341,958.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,167.60 : 519,251.40 = 227,972.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,167.60/519,251.40 = 227,972.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,167.60x = 519,251.40 × 227,972.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,167.60x = 118,374,987,861.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,374,987,861.36/346,167.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,958.60

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